How Much Does Infrared Sauna Cost To Run In The UK?

Having your own personal infrared sauna in your home sounds great but you may have some reservations over the costs of running one. This guide will explain just how much it costs to run an infrared sauna in the UK. Here’s what you need to know.

Costs Of Running Infrared Saunas

Here is the general guidelines on how much an infrared sauna from Sun Stream Saunas will cost you.

A typical sauna session including heating time won’t exceed one hour. The following running costs are based on £0.35/kWh tariff from your electricity supplier:

	Power Running	Cost (Per Hour)
Evolve Mini	1390W	£0.49
Evolve 10	1750W	£0.61
Evolve 20	2080W	£0.73
Evolve 30	2255W	£0.79

While there will always be variables involved (which we will go into more detail on), even at the most cost-intensive settings, you shouldn’t expect to pay more than 80p an hour when using one of the best home infrared sauna suppliers on the market.

How To Calculate The Cost

To estimate the running cost of your infrared sauna, you’ll need to consider the following:

Wattage of Heaters: Check your sauna’s specifications for the wattage of its heating elements.

Usage Time: Determine how long you typically use the sauna during each session.

Frequency: Calculate how often you use the sauna in a month.

Electricity Rate: Find out your current electricity rate per kWh from your energy provider’s latest bill.

Once you have this information, you can use the following formula to estimate the monthly cost of running your infrared sauna:

Monthly Cost = (Wattage / 1000) x Usage Time (hours) x Frequency (sessions per month) x Electricity Rate (per kWh)

For example, if you have a 2,000-watt sauna, use it for one hour each session, three times a week (12 times per month), and your electricity rate is 34p per kWh:

Monthly Cost = (2,000 / 1000) x 1 x 12 x 0.34 = £8.16

Keep in mind that this is a rough estimate, and the actual costs can vary quite a bit.

Variables that impact cost

While we have provided a general guide to how much you should expect to pay in electricity costs, there are other variables to consider:

1. Electricity Consumption

The primary cost associated with running an infrared sauna is electricity consumption. Infrared saunas use heating elements that emit radiant heat to warm your body directly.

These heaters typically run on electricity, and the amount of energy they consume depends on several factors:

Sauna Size: Larger saunas require more energy to heat the space effectively.
Heater Type: The type and power of the infrared heaters influence energy consumption.
Usage Time: The duration and frequency of sauna sessions significantly impact electricity costs.

2. Sauna Size and Power

The size of your infrared sauna and the power of its heating elements play a crucial role in determining energy consumption and, consequently, running costs.

Smaller saunas with lower wattage heaters will consume less electricity than larger saunas with high-powered heaters.

3. Usage Frequency

How often you use the infrared sauna also affects operating costs. If you use it daily or multiple times a week, your electricity bill will reflect this increased usage. Conversely, occasional use will result in lower costs.

4. Energy Rates in the UK

Electricity rates in the UK vary depending on your location, energy provider, and the type of tariff you’re on.

Keep in mind that energy prices may have changed since then, so it’s a good idea to check with your energy provider for the most up-to-date rates.

Infrared vs Traditional Sauna Costs

Typically, an infrared sauna will be much cheaper to run in terms of electricity when compared to a traditional sauna.

While the largest infrared sauna that Sun Stream Saunas offers runs at around 2255W, an equivalent traditional sauna can be expected to run at 4-5 times that figure.

Additionally, traditional saunas take much longer to heat up to the desired level which means you tend to be running them for much longer than you would in an infrared sauna.

Tips For Reducing Costs

Here are some tips to help you reduce your energy costs with an infrared sauna:

Buy The Right Size

The larger the infrared sauna, the more it will cost. If you only intend to use the sauna for yourself, then be sure to buy accordingly.

We have the following models available for purchase:

Set A Timer

Using a timer can help ensure you don’t spend too much time in the sauna. It’s also a generally good idea to have limits on how long you use your infrared sauna anyway.

Maintenance

Regular maintenance and cleaning of your infrared sauna will help prolong its efficiency and keep costs from rising.

Summary

Infrared saunas are incredibly energy efficient with monthly costs for even the largest infrared saunas cost less than £10 per month.

However, there will always be several factors at play so it’s important to follow our recommendations for keeping costs down.

If you’re interested in buying an energy efficient infrared sauna in your home, then get in touch with Sun Stream Saunas today.